Meet the 2026-2027 Global Arcadians!
These current Sewanee students are excited to hear from you. Get to know them and reach out with your questions.
Sreoshi Hossain Adhora, C'27
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sreoshi is a Senior from Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is double majoring in neuroscience and psychology and minoring in environmental studies. Outside of the Global Arcadians program, Sreoshi serves as a chair of the Student Conduct Board. She is the faculty relations chair in the Order of the Gown, the Social chair for Kappa Omega sorority, and was the president of the Sewanee Multicultural Health Society. She is also an active member of the Neurds, OCCU, and Kappa Omega, and works at Stirling’s Coffee House and Pub. Last year, she served as a research article reviewer at ResilienceCon. Besides English, Sreoshi speaks Bangla, Hindi, and Urdu!
Jawaria Jaleel, C'27
Hassan Abdal, Pakistan
Jawaria is a senior from Hassan Abdal, Pakistan. She is double majoring in Economics and PPE, and minoring in business studies. Outside of her academics, Jawaria works for the Office of Civic Engagement as a Bonner Leader, the Babson Center for Global Commerce as a Carey Fellow, and works for Stirling’s Coffee House. She served on the Executive Board for the Organization for Cultural Understanding (OCCU), represented the student demands on the ESG Board, and served as the President for Muslim Student Association. Besides English, Jawaria speaks Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi!
Dante Studenko Chamorro, C'27
Encarnación, Paraguay
Dante is a Senior from Encarnación, Paraguay. He is pursuing a double major in Politics and International and Global Studies. Since his first semester at Sewanee, Dante has been an integral part of the University Choir, where he serves as Vice President and is a proactive leader and supporter. He served as co-director of the Global Arcadians, currently chairs the Student Conduct Board, and is an active peer mentor to other students through programs such as International Orientation, FYE, and OCE outreach trips. His passion for connecting with people extends to his involvement with HOLA and OCCU, engaging with others during his shifts at Stirling’s Coffee House, tutoring in the Spanish Department, and building community as a long-standing proctor with the Office of Residential Life. He has traveled to more than 10 countries during his time at Sewanee, touring abroad with the University Choir and traveling for service with the OCE. Dante studied in Bangkok, Thailand, during his semester abroad in Fall 2025. In addition to English and Spanish, Dante speaks his native indigenous language, Guarani, and has studied Russian at Sewanee and Thai while abroad.
Opeoluwa Odusote, C’28
Ibadan, Nigeria
Opeoluwa is a junior from Nigeria. She is a mathematics major and computer science minor in the pre-engineering program who aspires to become an aerospace engineer, an aviator and an educator. Outside of classes, Opeoluwa serves as a proctor with the Office of Residential Life, the president of the Sewanee Pre-engineering Society and a tutor in the mathematics department. She is a member of the Black Student Union (BSU), the Organization for Cross Cultural Understanding (OCCU), Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) and a student pilot with the Sewanee Flying Tigers, Sewanee’s aviation program. When she’s not in class or up in the air, Opeoluwa enjoys taking walks around the Domain, reading novels, baking, interacting with people and having good conversations. Besides English, Opeoluwa speaks Yoruba. She looks forward to talking to you about this hidden gem called Sewanee.
Sanjana Priyonti, C’28
Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Sanjana is a sophomore from Narayanganj, Bangladesh, and is majoring in chemistry with a potential double major in English. She is a student researcher in Dr. Bachman’s chemistry research lab, the junior editor for the Sewanee Purple, a Global Arcadian, and is involved in many other clubs and programs on campus. She loves to play table tennis, badminton, and cricket, and watching FC Barcelona’s high-intensity soccer matches. If she is not in class or the research lab, you can find her biking, caving, canoeing, talking non-stop about the serenity of Sewanee and endlessly pondering about the world.
Pierra Mutavu, C'27
Rwanda & Rome, Italy
Eglesiana Pierra Mutavu is a senior born in Kigali, Rwanda, and currently living in Rome, Italy. She is a senior biology major, minoring in chemistry and French and French studies. Apart from being a Global Arcadian here at Sewanee, she is a student researcher in Dr. Rodriguez’s molecular biology research lab, she works as a Biology and French tutor, serves as the social media representative of the Black Student Union, vice president of her sorority Phi Sigma Theta, member of OCCU, member of the dance team Too Turnt Tigers, and other different organizations. In her free time, Pierra enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, SLEEPING, and making TikTok videos with her friend Glory. Besides English, Pierra fluently speaks Kinyarwanda, French, Kirundi, and has a decent knowledge of Italian. If you want to chat about Sewanee, feel free to reach out to her. She would love to talk to you!
Cseni Nagy, C'27
Budapest, Hungary
Cseni Nagy is a senior from Budapest, Hungary. She got involved with the Global Arcadians Program during her freshman year and is super excited to be a part of this initiative to get to know all the incoming international students and help make Sewanee an open, welcoming, and safe space for all, especially for individuals who travel across countries or even continents to be here! Being a Political Science and Russian double major, Cseni works with the Russian Department and does politics research. Over her past four years on the Domain, she strived to connect with communities near and far - from taking on many student leadership roles to gaining knowledge and experience via outreach trips, summer research and study abroad experiences. On campus, you can always find her in Gailor Hall, hanging out by Lake Cheston with her friends or at Cup and Gown making a mean matcha. Besides English, Cseni speaks Hungarian and Russian
Lara Georgia Noronha, C'27
Fortaleza, Brazil
Lara Georgia is a junior from Fortaleza, Brazil, and is majoring in international and global studies with minors in Spanish and business. Besides being a Global Arcadian, Lara Georgia is a proctor for the Office of Residential Life, the vice president of Perpetual Motion, served as an international orientation leader for the class of 2028, and she is part of Greek life. In her free time, she likes to go on runs around campus, spend her time with her friends, and dance. Besides English, Lara Georgia speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and some French!
Lucas Montiel Chaparro, C'28
Capitán Miranda, Paraguay
Lucas Montiel Chaparro is a junior from Capitán Miranda, Paraguay. He is double majoring in Spanish and environment and sustainability with a minor in dance. On campus, you can often find him biking between classes, working in the Theatre Department’s scene shop building sets for upcoming productions, or just dancing in the studio. Lucas is a member of HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latinx Awareness) and OCCU (Organization for Cross-Cultural Understanding), and serves on the executive board of Perpetual Motion, Sewanee’s student-led dance organization. As a Global Arcadian, he enjoys sharing how his experiences at Sewanee connect people, cultures, and creative expression.
Meran Paul, C'28
Kashmir, India
Meran Paul is a junior from Kashmir. He intends to major in economics, along with a business minor. On campus, Meran works as a Bonner Leader at the Office of Civic Engagement, as well as a Carey Fellow at the Babson Center. He had served as the co-director of the Global Home and the features editor of the Sewanee Purple. He enjoys reading and writing poetry, playing badminton, and meeting new people. Besides English, Meran speaks Kashmiri, Urdu, and Hindi.
Spandan Sigdel, C'29
Nawalpur, Nepal
Spandan Sigdel is a sophomore from Nepal, double majoring in Economics and Mathematics with a minor in Business. On campus, he serves as Technology Sector Leader at Green's View Capital and as a proctor with the Office of Residential Life. When he isn't working as an Economics research fellow, you can find him making the best Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich at Stirling's Cafe. Spandan has a taste for adventure, from paragliding in the mountains of Pokhara to eating scorpion in Bangkok. Besides English, he speaks Nepali, Hindi, and a little broken Urdu.
Daksh Tyagi, C'29
UAE & India
Daksh Tyagi is a sophomore from the UAE and India who intends to major in computer science, possibly with a minor in mathematics. Around campus, he is a Bonner Leader with the Office of Civic Engagement, works as a Writing Center tutor, serves on the executive board of OCCU, and lives in the Community Engagement House. He also spent the past summer doing computer science research through SURF. Outside of all that, Daksh enjoys photography and reading, gets perhaps a little too excited about technology, aviation, and space, and is always up for a long conversation about how the world works or what the future might look like. Besides English, Daksh speaks Hindi.
Naho Katsumura, C'29
Tokyo, Japan
Naho Katsumura is a sophomore from Tokyo, Japan. She plans to double major in Politics and International Global studies and minor in French or Physics. On campus, she works as an Assistant in the Politics Department, Director of the French House, Vice President of OCCU (Organization for Cross-Cultural Understanding), and Founder/Public Relations Officer of Sewanee Model United Nations. She is also involved in Dancing and serves as a Secretary for Perpetual Motion and Choreographer of DanceWise. On campus, you can find her hiking, dancing and hanging out with her friends in Lake Cheston and the French House! Besides English, Naho speaks Japanese, French and a little bit of Korean.
Nane Grigoryan, C'29
Yerevan, Armenia
Nane Grigoryan is an international student from Yerevan, Armenia. She is a sophomore, majoring in Molecular Biology and Genetics and Philosophy. On campus, she works as a Laboratory Assistant in the Biology Lab. She is a part of Alpha Delta Theta (ADT) sorority, member of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU), social media manager and member of Too Turnt Tigers. Besides English, Nane speaks fluent Armenian and Russian. If you ever need to hear more about Sewanee, reach out to her over email.
Raïssa Kabid, C'28
Kinshasa, DR Congo
Raïssa Kabid is a Junior from the DRCongo. She is double majoring in Economics and Political science. Outside of class she works at the Stirlings coffee shop on Campus, where she got to master her barista skills (you should go ask her to make you a cappuccino). She is also a French tutor.
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